Paul:
I am just getting started with all this, but I have heard the Fujitsu ScanSnap recommended again and again. So, I bought the s510 and there is a lot of scanning power packed in that small package.
I have been using it to convert my old charts into pdf format. It is pretty fast, and I have not had any jamming problems, but I am careful to smooth pages and remove staples. If I had any paper charts that were in bad shape, I would put them through the copier, and then scan the copies.
I was planning to import these scanned files into Amazing Charts, but now I'm not sure I want to. The ScanSnap comes with some software for organizing scanned material, and I'm thinking I may just leave my pdf's unimported, organized by patient name. That will save a step, and I won't have to worry about software conflicts.
As far as faxing Rx's, I'm not sure I want to mess with that either. I like the idea of printing the Rx, handing it to the patient and having done with it, not worrying whether it came out on the other side somewhere or not (a problem I have with traditionally faxed prescriptions).
As to the other questions raised:
We are currently having patients sign forms, and then we are scanning them in.
I am currently experimenting with Amazing Charts, and hopefully will have some impressions to share in the months to come.
Brian
